Extended operating hours.
The automation has allowed us to run longer hours with confidence. We can dry more grain in less time.
In-Depth Interview
Q: Why did you buy a Dryer Master in the first place?
A: To get a reliable controller for the dryer.
Q: How much training was required to operate the Dryer Master?
A: The training was minimal. The system is intuitive and user-friendly, so we were up and running smoothly after just a few hours.
Q: How often do you calibrate your sensors?
A: We calibrate about every 2 hours during active drying. The sensors are very accurate, so we don't need to calibrate as frequently as with other systems.
Q: How does the Dryer Master change the way that you dry?
A: Makes life easier not having to keep adjusting the output of the dryer.
Q: How much difference does it make to have real time moisture information versus having to go out and take a sample?
A: It's a huge difference because at harvest time it gets busy unloading trucks and grading samples. I used to take moisture samples every hour but now with where the inlet and outlet sensors are, they are really accurate, so now if there is a lull with crop coming in I will take a sample, maybe twice a day.
Q: Do you use DM Mobile? If so, when/how do you use it?
A: Yes, DM Mobile is very helpful for monitoring our operations remotely. We can check dryer status and make adjustments from anywhere on the farm.
Equipment Setup
Installation Gallery
View Larry's actual dryer installation and Dryer Master control system setup
